Buy Apartment Tokyo Apr 2026

Budget an extra 6–10% of the purchase price for one-time costs, including agent fees (3% + ¥60,000), registration taxes, and stamp duty.

Use specialized agencies like Plaza Homes , Tokyo Portfolio , or Apartments Tokyo which offer bilingual support for the complex "Explanation of Important Matters" (Juuyou jikou setsumeisho) required by law. buy apartment tokyo

Securing a Japanese mortgage without Permanent Residency (PR) is the biggest challenge. Non-PR buyers should expect to provide a 20–50% down payment and may need to work with specialized lenders like SMBC Trust (Prestia) or Tokyo Star Bank. Budget an extra 6–10% of the purchase price